[Review 6103] A croissant muffin hybrid @ Marks & Spencer

30/07/2017
Marks & Spencer 食品專門店  休息中
Marks & Spencer Food Store
上環干諾道中168-200號信德中心2樓206-209舖
Shop 206-209, 2/F., Shun Tak Centre, 168-200 Connaught Road Central, Sheung Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/a-croissant-muffin-hybrid-e2838699

A croissant muffin hybrid
2017-07-30  758 瀏覽
The cruffin which is a pastry hybrid of a croissant and a muffin was only previously available at posh bakeries in London and some other countries.
It is meant to be crisp and flaky like a croissant and soft doughy like a muffin on the inside.
You can get it at Marks and Sparks as well as this Japanese inspired Chinese bakery A1 group but their version is weird as it is covered in icing.

At Marks and Sparks, there are three different flavours – chocolate and hazelnut, Seville orange and strawberry and Marc de champagne, at £1.50 in the UK and $25 in Hong Kong.
I was a bit disappointed because it was not doughy and soft in the middle and it was just a croissant all the way through but shaped like a muffin.
Never the less, both the Strawberry and orange flavours were good because jam and croissants always go together.
The chocolate was a bit rich and tasted like a pain du chocolat filled with nutella paste.

[Review 6102] Balanced meals at Fete Up @ 饗量 Fete Up

30/07/2017
饗量 Fete Up
上環威靈頓街182號低層地下
LG/F, 182 Wellington Street, Sheung Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/balanced-meals-at-fete-up-e2838647

Balanced meals at Fete Up
2017-07-30  157 瀏覽
Discovered this joint on the way to SheungWan.
Fete Up is modern with an open counter where you can see all the fresh and colourful food selections.
There is a digital ordering kiosk with octopus or paywave payment methods which is very convenient.

Each meal box has a good combination of carbohydrates, protein and fats that are important for maintaining good health.
Luckily for me I don't gain weight but I love rice and here they have so many different rice options like coconut rice, tea rice, pilaf rice etc.

Unfortunately the Hakka Thunder tea was sold out so I had the meal boxes.

It was really good they let me sample all the rices because I just love rice and it reminds me of yummy Persian rice which is colourful and flavoured.
The Kashmiri curry yoghurt chicken was very spicy but my favourite and the Asian coleslaw had a fresh light crunch to it.


The Achar pickles were quite tart and the Sichuan Cauliflower was another good pick.


Anyway, I am so glad to have tried this place because I love it and hope to be back soon for the Thunder tea rice.
I also tried the avocado milk which was thick and creamy sweetened with palm sugar.

[Review 6101] Satisfying buffet after a long day @ 海龍王餐廳 Neptune’s Restaurant

30/07/2017
海龍王餐廳  Neptune’s Restaurant
黃竹坑海洋公園夢幻水都海洋奇觀
Grand Aquarium, Aqua City, The Waterfront, Ocean Park, Wong Chuk Hang
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/satisfying-buffet-after-a-long-day-e2838594

Was at Ocean Park and by the time we decided to leave it was quite late so decided to come here for the buffet since someone gave us the discount thing.
Ocean Park is such an iconic attraction in Hong Kong so it makes sense they had some iconic dishes at the buffet like mock shark-fin soup and curry fishballs.

Curry fish balls:
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Basically it was a semi buffet with a main included but the buffet has many good things to try.
Abalone puffs:

Roast beef:

Smoked salmon and seafood:


As a carbs lovers, I loved the smiley potatoes which were starchy and crispy while the fishballs were soft and springy.


There is a corner for kids to decorate cookies and desserts.

For mains had the lamb and lobster thermidor.
The lamb was soft and succulent while the lobster was springy and cheesy.
It takes a while to come so it might be wise to order earlier.


The dessert selection was good and they had HD icecream and various other desserts.

The buffet includes tea and coffee which is located near the soups and desserts.

[Review 6100] $5 softserve @ 肯德基家鄉雞 (KFC) Kentucky Fried Chicken

30/17/2017
肯德基家鄉雞 (KFC)  Kentucky Fried Chicken
北角英皇道402-404號明苑中心1樓
1/F, Ming Yuen Centre, 402-404 King's Road, North Point
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/5-softserve-e2838545

Got the $5 softserve which was not very memorable.
It wasn't creamy or too sweet but slightly icy.
The milkiness was as strong as advertised but not delicious and for $5 you actually get quite a bit of softserve in that cone but sadly it just didn't taste good.
The softserve was palatable but not exciting.
The minced meat with rice and onsen egg was interesting though.

[Review 6099] Beef noodles @ 台灣郎 Taiwan Lang

30/07/2017
台灣郎  Taiwan Lang
天后銀幕街21號地下及1樓
G/F&1/F, 21 Ngan Mok Street, Tin Hau
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/beef-noodles-e2838540

Beef noodles
2017-07-30  92 瀏覽
For some strange reason, more Taiwanese shops are opening up again.Discovered this place because this Taiwanese lady was on Electric road yelling in Tawanese about this new joint which later turns out to be the lady who works there.
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The drinks selection was really good because they had Earl Grey Taiwanese style hot or cold drinks to choose from.
Both tasted great because I just love Earl Grey.
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The beef noodles are worth trying because the broth is strong and there are lots of carrots and white radish in it.
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The rice vermicelli was a little different to what I was expecting because the strands were thick and not the thin ones I normally come across. The soup was a little bland as well.
The fried chicken was ok but a bit salty.

[Review 6098] So far my favourite branch @ 富粥 Full of Congee

30/07/2017
富粥 Full of Congee
土瓜灣馬頭圍道208號地舖
G/F, 208 Ma Tau Wai Road, To Kwa Wan
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/so-far-my-favourite-branch-e2838531

There are three branches, so far I have only tried this branch and the one at Whampoa.The ricerolls are too soft at Whampoa and the food costs more at that branch.
The ricerolls here are so much more elastic and springy with a decent rice flour taste.
The grass jelly is another must order because the texture is soft like Taiwanese grass jelly and they put condensed milk which makes it so deliciously creamy and not too sweet.

[Review 6097] Tsujiri delights at APM @ 辻利茶舗 Tsujiri

30/07/2017
辻利茶舗  Tsujiri
觀塘觀塘道418號創紀之城五期apm 2樓8號舖
Shop 8, 2/F, Millennium City 5, apm, 418 Kwun Tong Road, Kwun Tong
https://www.openrice.com/zh/hongkong/review/tsujiri-delights-at-apm-e2837822

Tsujiri delights at APM
2017-07-30  112 瀏覽
As well as Tsujiri in London, there is one at APM as well as IFC.
This branch serves exclusive savoury options

Started with the Premium Yame Gyokuro which was very thirst quenching with a strong but natural grassy aftertaste.
Also had the 2.0 Matcha soft serve because I love the rich matcha taste at its max.
It was creamy and smooth.


Finished with the unagi ochazuke which left me feeling satisfied because I chose the matcha broth which balances the oils in the eel.